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Navigating Reintegration: Challenges and Conversations for Returning Veterans..PART 5

Author
Trish and Pat Turnage
Published
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-reintegration-challenges-and-conversations-for-returning-veterans-part-5--67212268

Pat and Trish Turnage and William Lee explore the journey of veterans reintegrating into family life post-deployment and its challenges. The episode delves into personal anecdotes and experiences, emphasizing the importance of communication between spouses and the supportive camaraderie among veterans. Pat, a veteran himself, shares his discomfort around the phrase "thank you for your service," highlighting the nuances behind it. The conversation also touches on the alarming rates of veteran suicides, urging listeners to understand the complexities of veteran mental health and stressing the need for tailored resources and support.

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Mission For Healing Podcast is a heartfelt platform created by Trish and Pat Turnage, founders of the Mission For Healing Foundation. Its core mission is to honor and support veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life—focusing on healing through storytelling, service, and community connection.
Here’s what the podcast stands for:
Amplifying Veteran Voices: Each episode shares personal stories of resilience, trauma, and triumph, helping veterans feel seen and heard.
Fostering Community: It emphasizes the importance of camaraderie and emotional support, especially through mission trips and service opportunities.
Promoting Healing: Whether through fundraising, outreach, or simply offering a space to talk, the podcast is a tool for emotional recovery and reconnection.
Inclusive Impact: It invites not just veterans but also families, caregivers, and allies to participate in the healing journey.
The Turnages bring their lived experience—Pat’s multiple deployments and Trish’s advocacy—to create a space where coming home is just the beginning.

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